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Gary Russell Jr.. vs. José Díaz Jr. Finales de la Conferencia de Prensa Cotizaciones & Fotos

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Campeón mundial de peso pluma Russell Jr. Batallas Invicto Challenger Díaz Jr. Sábado, Mayo 19 En vivo por SHOWTIME
Desde MGM National Harbor en Maryland
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PUERTO NACIONAL, Maryland. (Mayo 17, 2018) – WBC campeón mundial de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr.. y el mejor contendiente invicto Joseph “JoJo” Díaz Jr. fueron cara a cara el jueves en la conferencia de prensa final dos días antes de entrar al ring May 19 en vivo por SHOWTIME (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) en el evento principal de MGM National Harbor en Maryland.

 

 

 

La batalla entre los 2008 U.S. El olímpico Russell Jr. y la 2012 U.S. Olímpico Díaz Jr. es parte de una transmisión televisiva de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING en un sitio dividido que contará con el campeón mundial de peso semipesado del CMB Adonis Stevenson defendiendo su título contra el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack en un evento principal de Toronto.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, están a la venta y están disponibles visitandohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Ambos luchadores fueron acompañados en el escenario por sus padres quienes también los entrenaron., con Gary Russell Sr. y Joseph Diaz Sr. sentado junto a sus hijos antes del enfrentamiento del sábado. Esto es lo que los participantes de la conferencia de prensa dijeron el jueves desde MGM National Harbor:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Somos 120 porcentaje listo para la noche de la pelea. Tenemos hambre. Mientras tenga esta correa, nadie entra aquí y se lo lleva. Sé que Díaz va a aportar lo mejor de sí mismo a la mesa, pero estamos listos. La correa se queda en casa.

 

 

 

“Mis hermanos pequeños Gary Antuanne y Gary Antonio y yo estamos en la cartelera y van a mostrar el trabajo que han estado haciendo.. El cumpleaños de nuestro papá es el día después de la pelea, así que sabes que tenemos que hacerlo especial para él..

 

 

 

“Es genial que tanto yo como 'JoJo’ are trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?

 

 

 

“It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJo’ is my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.

 

 

 

“I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, Estamos igualmente cómodos en el boxeo de largo alcance, ya que estamos haciendo que la pelea sea dura.. Para ser genial en cualquier cosa, tienes que tener un nivel de versatilidad. Eso es algo que traigo a la mesa que muchos luchadores no traen.

 

 

 

“Díaz se abrió camino en las filas para conseguir esta pelea. Hizo todo lo que tienes que hacer para ponerte en posición de luchar por un título mundial. Ya mencionó que soy el mejor peleador de la división y sabe que todos los demás campeones de la división tienen miedo de dar un paso al frente y competir contra mí..

 

 

 

“Cualquier luchador que tenga dos meses o más para prepararse para un oponente es definitivamente peligroso.. Nunca pasamos por alto a nadie. Creo en la velocidad de mi mano, mi poder de golpe, mi general de anillo y en mi capacidad para hacer ajustes.

 

 

 

“Si podemos superar esta pelea, Me encantaría subir al ring y unificarme con cualquiera de los otros campeones de peso pluma.. El momento es perfecto en este momento para cualquiera de estas luchas de unificación.. Si todavía no lo quieren, Estoy dispuesto a subir de peso para conocer a cualquiera de los chicos que tienen un nombre. Es hora de que suceda.

 

 

 

“Me quito el sombrero ante él y su equipo por tener las agallas de subir al ring. Solo hay ciertas personas que pueden estar hechas para este deporte y dice mucho sobre él como individuo.. No espero nada menos que un oponente digno.

 

 

 

“Es un placer estar aquí para esta pelea cerca de mi ciudad natal.. Tuvimos un campo de entrenamiento muy largo y todo se siente bien de cara a la pelea.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“Está aquí y a la vuelta de la esquina. Estoy muy emocionado por el momento de estar aquí. He estado esperando esto toda mi vida y no voy a dar nada por sentado.. Entrené extremadamente duro para esta pelea.

 

 

 

“Creo absolutamente que Gary me está ignorando. Creo que me subestimó. Me he entrenado para esto toda mi vida. Esta oportunidad me ha sido presentada por mi arduo trabajo y es realmente la oportunidad de mi vida.. No puedo esperar para mostrarles a todos mis habilidades y lo que realmente soy.

 

 

 

“Todo es cuestión de tiempo. Gary tiene las manos más rápidas en el boxeo, pero hemos visto muchas cintas y vemos muchas fallas.. Todo luchador tiene defectos. Solo vamos a capitalizar lo que vemos y aprovechar al máximo el sábado por la noche.

 

 

 

“No creo que Gary no haya peleado desde el año pasado será una ventaja.. Quiero Gary Russell Jr.. para estar en su mejor momento ven a la noche de la pelea. Sé que estoy en mi mejor momento y el mejor hombre debería ganar la noche de la pelea. No debería haber excusas después de esta pelea y después de que gane el título..

 

 

 

“Creo que después de ganar este título el sábado por la noche estaré en la cima del trono en la división de peso pluma.. Ojalá pueda tener grandes peleas poco después de eso..

 

 

 

“Estoy preparado para todo lo que me va a ofrecer.. Él va a salir y boxear un poco y buscar usar su jab., create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.

 

 

 

“I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.

 

 

 

“I’m ready for anything. Si se detiene temprano o se aleja, Voy a seguir presionando cada ronda más que la última.

 

 

 

“Significaría todo para ganar este título mundial. No solo para mi, pero para toda mi familia. Todo el trabajo duro y las luchas por las que hemos pasado, finalmente está aquí. Voy a hacer todo lo que pueda para salir victorioso. Nuestras vidas van a cambiar y voy a inspirar a los jóvenes y a las personas que me rodean.. Quiero que la gente sepa que si te lo propones, todo es posible.”

 

GARY RUSSELL SR., Padre de Russell & Entrenador

 

 

 

“La razón de la inactividad es solo política.. Siempre tenemos la intención de pelear pero queremos encontrar el mejor oponente para Gary.. "JoJo’ es obligatorio, así que vamos a pelear con él y después de obtener esta victoria, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton. We want to unify.

 

 

 

“Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.

 

 

 

“We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Entrenador

 

 

 

“It’s a blessing to be in this position. Realmente creo que Dios no nos trajo tan lejos solo para traernos tan lejos. Realmente creo que el viaje va a continuar. Estoy muy orgulloso de mi hijo. Ha trabajado muy duro y ha demostrado mucha voluntad y determinación.. Significa todo el mundo para mí que él está siguiendo su carrera y está haciendo algo que le encanta hacer.

 

 

 

 

“Es emocionante tener finalmente una pelea en la costa este. Es hermoso aquí afuera. Joseph ha querido pelear aquí y ahora tiene la oportunidad de conocer a algunos de los fanáticos que tiene aquí y que no ha tenido la oportunidad de conocer..

 

 

 

“Russell Jr. es un luchador rápido. Él es hábil e inteligente allí. Hemos estado trabajando en la sincronización de Joseph. Joseph es un poco engañoso porque se mueve un poco lento, pero en realidad es mucho más rápido de lo que la gente cree.. La velocidad de Russell no nos afecta en absoluto. Joseph ha practicado y peleado con luchadores rápidos, especialmente en los aficionados..

 

 

 

“El plan es entrar y golpear a Gary Russell. Y esperamos que esta victoria establezca peleas más grandes y mejores con Santa Cruz y Selby's del mundo.. Todos los campeones. Esperamos tener algunas de esas oportunidades porque atraerá mucha atención al mundo del boxeo.. Joseph será un muy buen embajador del deporte del boxeo.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Presidente Deportes & Programación de eventos, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

“Estamos encantados de estar aquí en MGM National Harbor. MGM es una marca increíble que significa mucho en el boxeo. Es una marca que es conocida en todo el deporte al más alto nivel y agradecemos a toda la organización MGM y su apoyo al deporte..

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr.. vs. "JoJo’ Díaz, que es un enfrentamiento excepcional. Gary es sin duda uno de los peleadores más hábiles, si no el más hábil, en cualquier división.. Es conocido por tener las manos más rápidas del deporte.. "JoJo’ Díaz es una joven estrella en ascenso a quien conozco personalmente desde que se convirtió en profesional.. Estos son dos luchadores de acción. Son luchadores amigables con los fanáticos que ofrecerán una noche llena de acción..

 

 

 

“Han sido un par de semanas interesantes en el boxeo. Muchos anuncios, nuevos emprendimientos y grandes promesas. Pero aquí en SHOWTIME seguimos haciendo lo que hemos estado haciendo, y lo que hemos estado haciendo es ofrecer los mejores luchadores, las peleas más grandes, semana tras semana y mes tras mes.

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING es el hogar de más campeones mundiales y más peleas de campeonatos mundiales que en cualquier otra red.. Hablando de peleas por el título, vamos a tener tres de ellos, de tres países diferentes. En 5 p.m. ETstreaming en las plataformas SHOWTIME Facebook y Social Media, tenemos al campeón de peso pluma de la FIB Lee Selby contra el retador Josh Warrington. En 10:05 p.m. Y, tendremos a Russell Jr. vs. Díaz Jr. por el título de peso pluma del CMB, e inmediatamente después lo llevaremos a Toronto para una pelea por el título mundial de peso semipesado entre Adonis Stevenson y Badou Jack.

 

 

 

“Los seis de estos luchadores que compiten en las peleas por el título mundial del sábado están clasificados entre los primeros 10 de su división y tienen un historial combinado de 157 gana con solo cuatro derrotas.”

 

PETE BRASCIA, Vicepresidente senior de marketing & Operaciones, Puerto Nacional MGM

 

 

 

“Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a estos luchadores y a todos los involucrados en este evento., de regreso a MGM National Harbor. Hace un año estaba en un escenario similar cuando nos preparábamos para Gary Russell Jr. para defender su título mundial, y no defraudó a sus fans.

 

 

 

“Los fanáticos aquí en el condado de Prince George y toda la región aman un buen espectáculo y una buena pelea. Les encanta aún más cuando pueden enraizar a su héroe local.. Sábado noche, no será diferente.

 

 

 

“Este será un espectáculo increíble entre Gary Russell Jr. y el invicto olímpico 'JoJo’ Díaz. Espero que haga buen tiempo el sábado por la noche, pero estoy seguro de que vamos a tener un buen espectáculo.”

 

 

 

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LEE SELBY vs. JOSH WARRINGTON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN ADVANCE OF IBF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT

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Este Sábado, Mayo 19 LIVE on SHOWTIME Sports® Canal de Youtube & Página de Facebook de SHOWTIME Boxing

 

NUEVA YORK (Mayo 15, 2018) - campeón mundial de peso pluma Lee Selby and undefeated contender jose warrington took questions from the media at Tuesday’s final press conference days ahead of their clash for the IBF Featherweight World Title this Saturday, Mayo 19. The main event bout from Elland Road Football Ground in Leeds, England will stream live to U.S. audiencias a través de Canal de YouTube de SHOWTIME Sports y Página de Facebook de SHOWTIME Boxing. (Ver enlaces y códigos de inserción a continuación).

 

 

 

El SHOWTIME BOXEO INTERNACIONAL® la transmisión en vivo comenzará a las 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT con cobertura proporcionada por BT Sport y BoxNation y con comentarios del Reino Unido. comentaristas deportivos John Rawling (golpe a golpe) y el ex campeón mundial de peso pluma Barry Jones (análisis).

 

 

 

Selby (26-1, 9 KOs), of Cardiff, Wales has held the IBF Featherweight Title since 2015 when he wrested it from Evgeny Gradovich with an eighth-round TKO. He has since made four successful defenses, the latest being a unanimous decision over Eduardo Ramirez last December.

 

 

 

Warrington (26-0, 6 KOs), who will be fighting in his hometown of Leeds, won the British Featherweight Title in just his twelfth outing in 2012 and the Commonwealth Championship in 2013. He defeated Dennis Ceylan via stoppage in the 10th round in his last outing to earn his shot at the IBF title.

 

 

 

Following Carl Frampton’s victoria sobre Nonito Donaire mes pasado, this will be the second of four high-stakes featherweights’ fights on SHOWTIME® platforms featuring seven of the consensus top-10 ranked featherweights, incluidos tres campeones mundiales y cuatro ex campeones de varias divisiones. Also on Saturday night, Campeón del mundo de WBC Gary Russell Jr.. defenderá su cinturón contra José Díaz live on SHOWTIME and on June 9, Leo Santa Cruz y Abner Mares se reunirá en vivo por SHOWTIME en una revancha muy esperada por el título mundial de peso pluma de la AMB.

 

 

 

The livestream of Selby vs. Warrington will precede Saturday evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® split-site telecast (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) that features Russell Jr. vs. Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland and WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defendiendo su título contra el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

Below is what Selby, Warrington and their respective trainers had to say at today’s press conference:

Lee Selby

“I’m the world champion and a world champion should be ready and willing to defend his title anywhere in the world. It’s only five hours up the road from where I live so it’s not so much of a lion’s den to me.

 

 

 

“This is just another defense for me. It’s another fight. I treat every opponent the same. I don’t train for a certain style or a certain opponent. I prepare to get myself right and whatever happens that night, I know I’ve done the best I can to make myself ready.

 

 

 

“Some experts say that his style is going to give me a problem but other experts say his style is tailormade for me. That’s the great thing about boxing. It’s an opinionated sport.

 

 

 

“I’m no Muhammad Ali, I can’t predict the round I’m going to win in, but I just see myself winning. Si no lo hiciera, then I shouldn’t be here. If you’re a professional boxer and you don’t have the determination to become a world champion, then you shouldn’t be in the game.

 

 

 

“Having Carl Frampton in attendance won’t be a distraction at all. But if I come out on top on Saturday, he is who I want next. I would want to go straight into that fight in Belfast.

 

 

 

“I’m not going to instigate an argument like he’s been doing. I’m a humble guy. He was running his mouth in the first press conference. Maybe the guys in Leeds want you to win, but the rest of the country is hoping that I win. People dislike you.”

jose warrington

“I’m very relaxed. We had a bit of fun at the last press conference and the interviews. I feel like I don’t need to say anything else. The past few months, I’ve put my body through hell. I give absolutely everything I have every time I go into the gym. yo doy 100 por ciento. After all the talk about me and Lee potentially fighting, it came down to this camp and I gave it everything.

 

 

 

“I talk a lot about destiny. Hace unos pocos años, we had the chance to fight for a world title and it didn’t come off for me, and now I have an opportunity again. With how things have gone, anything could have happened in those couple of years. Lee could have moved weight or gotten beat but it’s come around how I always dreamed it and planned it. I always wanted to fight for a world title at Elland Road and it’s here.

 

 

 

“I’ve dreamt about this so many times, Estoy listo para ir. There’s no more need for talking. El sábado por la noche, I get to punch him in the face. This is beyond dreams, especially since I’ve been written off. I’m just carried on going and the fans have stuck behind me. They’re very loyal and we do this together. After Saturday night I’ll be known as Leeds’ first world champion.

 

 

 

“I’m able to adapt to any style. I’m known as a come-forward pressure fighter but I’ve always been able to adapt and do what I have to do to win. I’m willing to go so far. I just want this so bad. For everything I’ve been through, it all leads up to this fight. I’m going to give every ounce of energy in my body to win that world title.

 

 

 

“Carry on with your pictures and everything else with that belt this week, because it’s staying here pal. Once it comes here, that world title is staying.”

 

Tony Borg, Lee Selby’s Trainer

“Training has been first class. He’s put everything into it, he doesn’t mess around outside of the gym. His life is all boxing. Training has gone perfectly as it always does. I think a lot is being put on how he’s going to deal with this hostile crowd – he’s going to thrive on it, créame.

 

 

 

“I’m not just confident, Estoy 101 percent certain that Lee Selby will go out there and thrive on the hostilities. Josh is very good fighter, but Lee’s an elite fighter. He’s a level above Josh, I believe.”

Sean O’Hagan, Josh Warrington’s Trainer

“Every trainer will tell you that they’ve had the best camp ever. What I will say is that you prepare for the fight in front of you. We’re preparing for Lee specifically. This camp has been so relaxed, it’s flowed so well. There’s been no flaws. We’re all very relaxed.

 

 

 

“We’ve done a little bit extra sparring because Lee has a style that requires it. Let’s not forget, he’s a very good fighter. Our preparation has been so good. We’ve had really good sparring and have covered every aspect of training. We’ve done more. We’ve thought about it more. We’ve gone deeper into things. I can count on one hand the amount of times he’s been hit clean in all of the rounds we’ve done of sparring.”

 

SÁBADOS LUCHA: 5:00 p.m. Y / 2:00 p.m. PT (Nota: la hora de inicio es aproximada)

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Adonis Stevenson Training Camp Quotes & Fotos

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“I’m the best fighter in this division, período.” – Stevenson
Light Heavyweight World Champion Stevenson Takes on
Two-Division Champion Badou Jack Saturday, Mayo 19 en vivo por SHOWTIME® from Air Canada Centre in Toronto
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TORONTO (Mayo 15, 2018) – Campeón Mundial de peso semipesado del CMB Adonis “Superhombre” Stevenson is set to make his ninth, and perhaps most difficult, world title defense when he faces two-division world champion Badou Jack Sábado, Mayo 19 live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. As fight week events in Toronto near, Stevenson shared some thoughts on his training camp and Saturday’s showdown.

 

 

 

“Badou is a two-time world champion for a reason,” said Stevenson. “No lo estoy subestimando. I know he’s durable and that he has attributes like good head movement and I’ll have to be ready for everything.”

 

 

 

Although many consider this Stevenson’s toughest defense in at least a few years, the champion’s mindset is unchanged from any of his other world title fights.

 

 

 

“Every fight is a big fight for me,” said Stevenson. “This fight is nothing different. Badou Jack is a good fighter and people think very highly of him. But in my mind, he’s just the next guy that I have to beat.”

 

 

 

With knockout victories in seven of his nine world title fights, Stevenson has become known for exceptional power, especially in his left hand. This serves as a strategy for the champion and is something he trains for under the guidance of his trainer Javan “Azúcar” Colina.

 

 

 

“I’m always going for the knockout,” said Stevenson. “I’m still ready for 12 rondas, but I want the stoppage every time. I’m hungry for knockouts. If Badou comes in aggressive, this could end very quickly.

 

 

 

“You have to step into the ring with me to understand my power. If I connect right just one time, Eso es, apagar las luces. We train specifically for knockouts. You’ll have to wait and see how I do it on May 19.”

 

 

 

As the longest-reigning champion at 175-pounds, and the second longest-reigning champion in boxing, Stevenson has established his case as the best fighter in the division, something he looks to continue to prove on May 19.

 

 

 

“I’m the king at light heavyweight,” said Stevenson. “I beat the king to become the king. I know that I’ve accomplished some great things and me and my team plan to continue to do everything we can to stay on top.

 

 

 

“I’m the best fighter in this division, período. When I win on May 19, I’ll just be doing my job. People might still talk trash, but I’ll still be the champ.”

 

 

 

Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mayo 19.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Groupe Yvon Michel, Promociones de Lee Baxter y Promociones de Mayweather, están a la venta y disponibles en www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

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Badou Jack Training Camp Quotes & Fotos

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Two-Division World Champion Jack Challenges Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Saturday, Mayo 19 en vivo por SHOWTIME® from Air Canada Centre in Toronto
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TORONTO (Mayo 14, 2018) – As two-division world champion Badou Jack “El Destripador” arrives in Canada for fight week in Toronto, he shared his thoughts on training camp and his matchup this Saturday, Mayo 19 against WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Jack conducted training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with trainer Lou Del Valle and was able to have one of his smoothest and most effective camps of his career.

 

 

 

“This is the first camp that I haven’t had any injuries or felt sick at all during,” dijo Jack. “This is definitely one of the best, si no el mejor, camp of my career. We’ve watched film, kept a strict diet and really focused this camp on gearing up toward fight night.”

 

 

 

After a successful run as a 168-pound world champion, Jack moved up to light heavyweight last August and stopped 175-pound titlist Nathan Cleverly to become a two-division champion. Sin embargo, Jack had already told his promoter Floyd Mayweather that he had his eye on the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion and he would go on to relinquish his belt to seek this fight against Stevenson.

 

 

 

“I asked for the Adonis Stevenson fight a long time ago and the Cleverly fight got me there,” dijo Jack. “We’ve been talking to Floyd a long time about this fight. He’s a man of his word and he always said that I was going to fight Stevenson. I’m grateful for what he’s done and now I just have to take advantage of the opportunity.”

 

 

 

Jack is well aware of the challenges presented by Stevenson, who last let an opponent go the distance in 2015, but enters this fight supremely confident in his abilities to bring the title back home.

 

 

 

“Adonis is definitely my toughest opponent on paper, but that doesn’t really mean he will be the toughest on fight night,” dijo Jack. “Adonis has always fought everyone put in front of him and I respect that. He’s definitely a good fighter, pero soy un mejor peleador.

 

 

 

“Everyone knows about his power, but he has good skills and overall can do everything you need to in the ring. I am excited to fight him and beat him.”

 

 

 

With the recent birth of his second child and launch of his new nutrition supplement brand “Ripper Nutrition” providing extra motivation but also possible distractions, Jack has been able to maintain a laser focus on May 19 and a matchup he calls “the biggest of my career.”

 

 

 

“Start to finish this camp has really gone smoothly and I feel sharp and ready for fight night,” dijo Jack. “Boxing is all about fighting the best. He’s one of the best, pero también lo soy yo. I’m ready to show everyone on May 19.”

 

 

 

Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mayo 19.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Groupe Yvon Michel, Promociones de Lee Baxter y Promociones de Mayweather, están a la venta y disponibles en www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

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Adonis Stevenson vs. Badou Jack Media Predictions

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Writers See Close Contest in Light Heavyweight Title Showdown but Lean Toward Two-Division Champion Jack Over Long-Reigning Champion Stevenson
Stevenson vs. Gato Sábado, Mayo 19 en vivo por SHOWTIME®from Air Canada Centre in Toronto

TORONTO (Mayo 11, 2018) – Members of the boxing media asked to weigh in on the world title showdown between light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson y campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack all see a close fight on Saturday, Mayo 19 but lean toward the challenger to take the crown from the champion live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mayo 19.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento en vivo, que está promovido por Groupe Yvon Michel, Promociones de Lee Baxter y Promociones de Mayweather, están a la venta y disponibles en www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

Here is what the media had to say about this matchup:

 

Steve Simmons (Toronto Sun) – “Jack by decision – Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and hasn’t fought in the past 11 months and has hardly been active the past two years. Look for Badou Jack to try and box Stevenson, stay away from his immense power and work his way to a 12-round decision.”

 

Bob Velin (USA TODAY) – “Stevenson, 11th-round TKO: Jack is the bigger man, and has a six-year age advantage, and both men have not been real active recently. But Stevenson, even at 40, is an outstanding boxer-puncher and keeps impressing. I believe he will stop Jack late.”

 

Lyle Fitzsimmons (Boxing Scene / CBS.com) – “I love this fight. And every time I think about the result, my mind changes. Stevenson is certainly the puncher of the two men, while Jack seems the more dynamic all-around fighter. I can see Badou winning nearly every round based on skill and speed, but it’s harder to envision him getting through 36 full minutes without taking some solid left hands. The hunch here at this moment, aunque, is that he can avoid those bombs in the early going and lessen their severity as he wears Stevenson down in the second half — en route to a decision win.Call it 116-112 for Jack.”

 

Lester Silva (Univision) – “Although Adonis Stevenson hasn’t been tested in years, he possesses one of the best solid left hands in the sport of boxing. His hometown crowd will be on his side May 19 against Badou Jack, who is just getting off with lots of momentum after winning a title. This should be a very interesting fight only if Badou avoids getting caught with that powerful left hand.”

 

Adam Caparell (Complex) – “His age (40) and the questionable competition he’s fought the last five years has to catch up to Stevenson at some point, derecho? Not sure if I see Jack dropping Stevenson, pero I’m taking ‘The Ripper’ in a majority decision.”

 

Josh Katzowitz (Forbes) – “Every time I think Adonis Stevenson has gotten too old or too inactive to continue to win, I’m always proven wrong. Badou Jack is Stevenson’s biggest test in the past five years, so I’m tempted to pick him to beat Stevenson. But even at 40 años, Stevenson still has enough skills to hold on to his belt and he’s still strong enough to knock out a fighter like Jack. I’d pick Stevenson to win by late stoppage.”

 

John Cudney (Reddit Boxing – Sunday Puncher) – “Adonis Stevenson vs. Badou Jack is as close to 50/50 as they come. Stevenson’s left hand is one of the deadliest punches in the sport, and Badou Jack has established himself as one of the game’s best body punchers. To add further intrigue, both men have each suffered a single loss, with each of those losses coming by first round knockout. Either man could win, and the outcome could either be an early KO or a hard-fought decision. I’m going with Badou Jack by decision. I think Jack will be able to avoid Stevenson’s left hand and make this a long and difficult night for the champion. Jack’s body punching will be the perfect weapon to make Stevenson finally feel his age in the ring.”

 

Rhett Butler (The Shadow League) – “This is honestly a fight for true fight fans who understand the pivotal and unique David vs. Goliath matchup that this truly is. Adonis Stevenson has an illustrious array of light heavyweight bodies on his resume and is a true juggernaut in the division. Todavía, Jack earned a world title in his first jaunt at light heavyweight and as the old adage goes, ‘true champions can do it in multiple weight classes’. Both Stevenson and Jack are hungry but I think that Jack will fell the giant in Stevenson this time out. It’s his time and Stevenson thinks since Andre Ward retired he might be safe from anyone not named Kovalev. It will be a war of attrition, that ultimately Badou Jack will have his hand raised from.”

 

Gabe Oppenheim (Props) – “I pick Jack by decision, though a late stoppage wouldn’t surprise me.”

 

Gilbert Manzano (Las Vegas Review Journal) – “In a really close fight, I say Badou Jack pulls it out. Very close, split decision for Jack. I think the fans will witness a couple knockdowns too.”

 

Andreas Hale (Ring Magazine) – “Lucha cercana! Adonis Stevenson’s age might finally catch up to him and he might be underestimating Badou Jack. We might be in for a little barn burner in the middle of the rounds. I’m gonna say Jack by split decision.”

 

Salvador Rodriguez (ESPN Deportes) – “It’s not an easy fight for anyone. Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and Jack showed some very good things in his first fight at 175 with the KO over Nathan Cleverly last year. I believe Stevenson has something in his pocket, but not enough to defeat a younger lion like Badou Jack. I go for Jack by points.”

 

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Campeón de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr. y el mejor contendiente invicto Joseph 'JoJo’ Díaz Jr. Cotizaciones y fotos de ejercicios de medios

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(Mayo 11, 2018) – Campeón del mundo de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr.. y retador obligatorio invicto Joseph “JoJo” Díaz Jr. se reunió con miembros de los medios de comunicación en costas opuestas el jueves, a solo una semana de su enfrentamiento por el título mundial del CMB el sábado, Mayo 19, desde MGM National Harbor en Maryland.

 

 

 

Russell defenderá su título del CMB contra Díaz en una transmisión televisiva de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING en un sitio dividido (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) y contará con el campeón mundial de peso semipesado del CMB Adonis Stevenson defendiendo su título contra el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack in a 12-round main event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Toronto.

 

 

 

Russell was joined by his younger brothers, Gary Russell Antuanne y Gary Antonio Russell at The Enigma Boxing Gym in Capitol Heights, Md., while Diaz took part in a workout at Azteca Gym in the City of Bell, just east of downtown Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, están a la venta y están disponibles visitando http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Thursday:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“Sometimes you tend to magnify an event because of the fact that it’s in your hometown and it’s on a major card. It tends to take away from the true goal and the true purpose. I just need to focus on what the objective is. We never magnify the events. Creo que es genial que los vecinos, la cartero y las personas que tocan el claxon cuando me ven corriendo por la calle tengan la capacidad de entrar en su coche y conducir. 15 minutos más adelante para ser parte de todo lo que está sucediendo y poder ver un producto de su entorno.

 

 

 

“Saco mi energía de mi familia, mis amigos, los verdaderos fans de Gary Russell Jr. Eso es por lo que finalmente lo hago. Independientemente de cuál sea nuestra profesión, tratamos de tener un sentido de estabilidad financiera para nuestras familias y ese es mi objetivo también. Eso es lo que me mantiene motivado.

 

 

 

“Díaz ya hizo la declaración de que soy el mejor peleador de la división de peso pluma.. Ya hizo la declaración de que ninguno de los otros campeones del mundo está dispuesto a subir al ring para competir contra mí.. Los gerentes y los promotores no están dispuestos a poner a sus luchadores en el ring contra mí..

 

 

 

“Doy la bienvenida al hecho de que Díaz quiera la pelea. Como campeón del mundo, No querría ni esperaría menos. Quiero un competidor que esté listo para pelear y que dará lo mejor de sí.. Creo que va a ser lo mejor que pueda ser. Mi objetivo es prepararme lo mejor que pueda.. Realmente nunca me concentro demasiado en mis oponentes. Si Gary Russell Jr. es lo mejor que puede estar en la noche de la pelea, entonces estamos bien.

 

 

 

“Yo se que diaz es joven, tiene hambre. Él es el contendiente número uno. Tiene ocho semanas para prepararse para nadie más que para mí. Esa es siempre una receta para alguien que realmente estará listo y hambriento.. Creo que sabe que está subiendo al ring con uno de los mejores luchadores del mundo, así que estará listo..

 

 

 

“Yo amo lo que hago. Incluso cuando haya terminado con el deporte del boxeo, Todavía estaré en el gimnasio entrenando y buscando entrenar. He estado compitiendo desde que tenía siete años. Estaré 30, es mucho tiempo que he pasado moliendo. Solo quiero poder pasar tiempo con mi familia y mis amigos y ayudar a retribuir a esta generación más joven..

 

 

 

“Me quito el sombrero ante él por subir al ring y hacer que esta pelea suceda.. Tienes que apreciar eso como compañero guerrero y compañero gladiador., lo respeto.

 

 

 

“Tengo la fuerza, la velocidad, el poder, generalato anillo, coeficiente intelectual de boxeo – todo eso se juntará en el 19º.

 

 

 

“Definitivamente veo que la velocidad de mi mano es efectiva, pero es más que eso. Eso es solo un atributo físico. ¿Qué sucede cuando ves a dos luchadores que tienen la misma velocidad de mano y la misma cantidad de poder?? Es la mentalidad.

 

 

 

“Siempre es genial competir con mis hermanos menores y compartir el campo de batalla con ellos.. Pero trato de no magnificar el evento. El verdadero enfoque es salir victorioso 19º.

 

 

 

“Siempre es importante ver a mis hermanos desarrollarse, incluso si no estaba en mi tarjeta. Tenemos un concepto de dinastía.. My definition of that is information being passed down from generation to generation. I feel as though when my younger brothers get to the age I am, I expect them to be better than what I am now. The sky is the limit and I want them to keep developing not just as fighters but as men.

 

 

 

“We put the city on the map. We’re bringing boxing back to the DMV area. Gervonta Davis is a fighter that I’ve watched come up through the amateurs and now he’s a world champion. Jarrett Hurd is another one that I’ve watched come up in the amateurs. He used to watch me train getting ready for the Olympics and now he’s a world champion as well. It goes to show that if you keep pushing, you stay hungry, diligent and you don’t cut corners, el cielo es el limite.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“I have no hostility toward Gary Russell Jr. I respect Gary Russell Jr., and I know what he brings to the table. Ever since I was brought up as a professional fighter I was always humble and I was always down to earth. Now that I have the opportunity to become the champion that I know I can be I feel like I’m more outspoken because I know that the opportunity is finally here, and I know what I’m capable of doing.

 

 

 

“I want to fight the best at 126 pounds and I want to show all the fans that I’m the real deal. By fighting and bringing on the toughest 126 pounders like Gary Russell Jr., and defeating him, that’s going to showcase to the whole boxing world that I am the real deal and I will be the king at 126 libra.

 

 

 

“Ha estado inactivo y ahora está acostumbrado a pelear solo una vez al año. Pero lo que lo hace tan peligroso es que es muy, muy rápido y tiene una gran velocidad de mano. Y no solo eso, sino que sabe cómo usar la velocidad de su mano y el contraataque cuando los muchachos se están abriendo.. Mi padre y yo sabemos lo que estamos trayendo a la mesa., y soy rápido, también. Tengo un coeficiente intelectual de boxeo muy alto y soy muy poderoso allí. Sé cómo lanzar golpes furtivos al cuerpo y soy un gran luchador de 126 libras, y esa será la clave de la victoria. Intentará aterrizar sus golpes de poder, pero no van a ser efectivos porque soy el luchador más grande.

 

 

 

“Necesito traer este cinturón WBC a L.A. y al sur de El Monte. I’ll be the first champion coming out of there and I’m a role model to a lot of youth. That’s what makes me hungry and I’m one hundred percent confident I’ll be the champion and we will have a big parade in South El Monte, and you’re all invited!

 

 

 

“I’m like Pernell Whitaker and an Oscar De La Hoya mix. Pernell because he’s fast and Oscar because he applies the pressure and throws combinations. That’s what I plan on bringing to this fight. Applying the pressure and taking him to a point where he’s never been before. He drops his hands a lot and his defense is not that good, so I’ll be taking advantage of that. I’ll be landing body shots, and let’s see if he can take it for 12 rondas.

 

 

 

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Fighting for a world title against Gary Russell Jr., es un sueño hecho realidad. I feel like I’m so much better a fighter now than I was at the Olympics. If feel like if I fought that kid who was in the Olympics now I’d stop him in the first round. My management and trainers have groomed me for this fight on May 19. I fought some undefeated fighters, some experienced fighters and some real live dogs. I just feel like all the experience I’ve gained in the past will serve me well.

 

 

 

“I’d like to fight all the best in the 126-pound division, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Oscar Valdez and Lee Selby. These are big fights that I really want to make and I want to fight the best and be the best.”

GARY RUSSELL ANTONIO

 

 

 

“We’re in the ring with Gary every day, so we see a lot of things that other people don’t. People only judge him for his hand speed and are just starting to recognize his power, but nobody has seen his full potential yet. No fighter he has faced has forced him to bring it out.

 

 

 

“Diaz doesn’t know what he has coming for him. Most fighters are one-dimensional. Gary is comfortable fighting anyway. He can fight on the inside, the outside, he can counter, he can box you, JoJo Diaz does not know what to expect.

 

 

 

“There’s never a time when we’re in the gym together when we’re not critiquing each other and learning. That’s the whole point of being in the gym every day. Once you feel you’re learning has stopped, I think you should give it up. We’re always in here trying to sharpen our game.”

GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL

 

 

“It’s more enjoyable fighting with my brothers. As a child, if you had three kids and one of them went to school by himself, it would be a little rough. It’s great having that support and the comfort having your brothers on the same card.

 

 

 

“We try to gravitate towards our brother and take certain things from him. We notice his hand speed and we’re his younger brothers, of course we have that alter ego where we think we could be faster than him or hit harder than him. That competitiveness drives us. It’s always there.”

 

GARY RUSSELL SR.

 

 

 

“The camp has been good. We’ve been getting the work in. Everybody seems to be on point. We’re always in camp together.

 

 

 

“JoJo Diaz has a lot of confidence. All fighters pretty much all do the same thing, unless they have incredible physical attributes that make them stand out. JoJo believes in himself and that’s something that’s a plus for any fighter. Whether or not he’s ready to go out of his shell, Eso aún está por verse. He loves his left hand, he tries to go to the body. He impressed me as a good inside fighter.

 

 

 

“This is a huge plus for us. We’re only 15 minutes from home. We just get to do what we have to do and go home.

 

 

 

“Antonio is a really hard puncher. A lot of people don’t know it, but for that weight class, he hits extremely hard. Antuanne is starting to develop into a complete fighter. He’s always learning. You never get to the point where you have it all, it’s a constant growth but he’s really starting to understand the technical aspects of the sport. I’m happy with both of them.”

 

 

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Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, MrGaryRussellJr, TGBPromotions, @MGMNatlHarbor y @Swanson_Comm o conviértase en fan en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing y www.Facebook.com/MGMNationalHarbor. El evento es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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Gary Russell Antuanne & Gary Antonio Russell Join Brother, Gary Russell, Jr., on Sensational Card at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on May 19

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IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Featherweight World Title
Against Joseph Diaz in the Main Event on SHOWTIME

PUERTO NACIONAL (Mayo 7, 2018) – The Russells of Capitol Heights, Maryland will team up again for an exciting night of boxing for their hometown fans. Three of the five boxing brothers, all trained by their father, Gary, Sr., will compete on the same card for the second time in their careers at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mayo 19.

 

 

 

The event is headlined by Gary Russell, Jr. defending his featherweight world title against mandatory challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. en vivo por SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT). His brothers, super ligero Gary Russell Antuanne y de peso gallo Gary Antonio Russell will compete in separate non-televised bouts on the undercard.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, están a la venta y están disponibles visitando http://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Gary Antuanne (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on Wilmer Rodriguez (9-2, 7 KOs) in an eight round 140-pound match. Russell was a member of the U.S. equipo de boxeo en el 2016 Juegos olímpicos. He made his professional debut fighting on the same card as his other two brothers at MGM National Harbor last May 20 when he scored a TKO victory over Josh Ross. With his brothers and father working his corner at his last fight, he scored a stoppage victory over Andrew Rodgers in Brooklyn on April 21.

 

 

 

Gary Antonio (10-0, 8 KOs) will battle Esteban Aquino (12-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight match. Russell scored a knockout victory over Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico in his last fight on Nov. 21 and the card with his brothers last May 20, the 25-year-old Russell stopped Jovany Fuentes for a TKO victory.

 

 

 

In additional undercard action, cobia Breedy (10-0, 4 KOs) will fight in an eight-round featherweight match and Immanuel Aleem (17-1-1, 10 KOs) steps into the ring for a 10-round middleweight match. Más, Moshea Aleem (4-1-2, 2 KOs) batallas Rayton Okwiri (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round super welterweight match and Brandon Quarles(18-4-1, 9 KOs) enfrentamientos con Fred Jenkins, Jr. (10-5, 3 KOs) en un ocho asaltos peso súper welter pelea.

 

 

 

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Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports,siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, , MrGaryRussellJr, @JosephDiazJr, TGBPromotions, GoldenBoyBoxing, @MGMNatlHarbor y @Swanson_Comm o conviértase en fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing y www.Facebook.com/MGMNationalHarbor. El evento es patrocinado por Corona Extra, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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ADONIS STEVENSON & BADOU JACK FACE OFF IN TORONTO TO FORMALLY ANNOUNCE MAY 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM AIR CANADA CENTRE

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“I am the best light heavyweight in the world, and Toronto and the world will see that on Mayo 19.” – Adonis Stevenson
“I asked for this fight for a long time and finally we got it. En Mayo 19 we’re going to have a three-time world champion.” – Badou Jack
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QUÉ: WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson and former two-division world champion Badou Jack faced off in Toronto on Tuesday to formally announce their highly anticipated showdown Saturday, Mayo 19 live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

The southpaw Stevenson (29-1, 24 KOs) is the longest reigning champion in the 175-pound division and one of the hardest hitters in boxing. Gato (22-1-3, 13 KOs) es un ex- 168 and 175-pound champion who relinquished his title for the chance to challenge Stevenson in the biggest light heavyweight showdown of 2018.

 

 

 

Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Tickets for the Premier Boxing Champions event in Toronto, que está promovido por Groupe Yvon Michel, Promociones de Lee Baxter y Promociones de Mayweather, son la venta el viernes, Abril 27 and will be available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

Below are quotes from the fighters and event promoters.

 

ADONIS STEVENSON:

 

 

“I love Toronto, I spend a lot of time here. I have fought here before. I have a lot of fans in Toronto, and on May 19 I’m going to put on a show for them. Les voy a dar algo para recordar.

 

 

 

“Badou Jack is an excellent opponent. He’s smart, he’s been a world champion, and he’s shown he’s a true competitor. But I am the best light heavyweight in the world, and Toronto and the world will see that on May 19.

 

 

 

“Badou Jack is a good champion. He’s not coming to Canada to lose. I know he’s coming to win so we need to train like we’ve never trained before.

 

 

 

“I know Badou is one of the best boxers in the world and I can’t take him lightly. We can’t underestimate this guy – he’s a two-time world champion.

 

 

 

“Estoy buscando el nocaut. I know Badou is ready, Estoy listo, Mayo 19 will be exciting.”

 

JACK BADOU:

 

 

“I’m glad to be fighting here in Toronto on May 19. I want to thank Adonis and his team for giving me the opportunity. I’ve been training for a while now, and feel great. El campamento ha sido genial. I think I’m getting better and better, and I’m ready to become a world champion again on May 19 and give Toronto a show.

 

 

 

“Él es un peleador fuerte, everybody knows that. He does a lot of things well, not just land the big shots. But I’m a guy who’s great at a lot of things, and who’s coming to win. Te prometo que, I’ll leave Toronto a champion.

 

 

 

“We have three more weeks to get ready for one of the biggest fights of my life. I asked for this fight for a long time and finally we got it. En mayo 19 we’re going to have a three-time world champion.”

 

Yvon Michel, Groupe Yvon Michele:

 

 

“We were faced with a situation in Montreal that demanded this fight be moved. I called MLSE, and Lee Baxter, and with the co-operation of everybody here, we knew almost immediately that this fight had a great new home here at the ACC in Toronto.

 

 

 

“Over the duration of his time as world champion, Adonis has become not only one of the best light heavyweights in the world, but one of the best fighters in the sport. But Badou Jack is the toughest opponent that Adonis has faced since becoming champion. Adonis has always risen to the occasion, and on May 19th he’ll do it again and be successful in defending his world championship.”

 

LEE BAXTER, Baxter Promotions:

 

 

“Taking on a project like this with just three weeks to sell the fight is a huge task. But this is an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. We’ve been on a mission to bring boxing to Toronto sports fans and put us back on the sport’s map. I think this is the perfect group of people to pull off this task and turn this endeavor into a huge success.

 

 

 

“I want to thank Yvon Michel, MLSE, Mayweather Promotions, the champion Adonis Stevenson, Badou Jack, and everybody else represented on the dais. This is a great fight, regardless of where it takes place, but because it’s happening here in Toronto at the ACC, with an undercard featuring some of the best local fighters fighting on the biggest stage of their careers, it’s going to be a great Toronto sports event.”

 

LEONARD Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions:

 

 

“Primero, I want to extend our hearts and best wishes to everybody affected by Monday’shorrifying tragedy here in Toronto.

 

 

 

“I know first-hand that Toronto is a great sports city. Floyd and I saw it with our own eyes when we were here last year promoting his fight with McGregor. The fans are passionate, and vocal, and they’re hungry for a good fight. I know they’re going to love seeing Badou Jack become a three-time world champion.”

 

 

 

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Para obtener más información, visite www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com,mayweatherpromotions.com y www.groupeyvonmichel.ca siga en Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, AdonisSuperman, BadouJack, MayweatherPromo, o Hazte fan en Facebook enwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions. PBC es patrocinado por Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.

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Gary Russell Jr.. vs. José Díaz Jr. Conferencia de prensa Cotizaciones & Fotos

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Featherweight Title Showdown Headlines at MGM National Harbor in Maryland Saturday, Mayo 19 En vivo por SHOWTIME

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PUERTO NACIONAL (Abril 24, 2018) – WBC campeón mundial de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr.. (28-1, 17 KOs) y el invicto No. 1 contendiente Joseph “JoJo” Díaz Jr. (26-0, 14 KOs) hosted a press conference and faced off for the first time Tuesday before their championship showdown Saturday, Mayo 19 live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Las entradas para el evento, que es promovido por TGB Promotions en asociación con Golden Boy Promotions, están a la venta y están disponibles visitandohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

The Russell vs. Diaz fight is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defendiendo su título contra el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Badou Jack in a main event from Toronto presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Russell Jr., un 2008 U.S. Olympian and 126-pound titleholder since 2015, will defend against his mandatory challenger in the 25-year-old Diaz, who represented the U.S. al 2012 Olympic games and will be competing in his first title bout.

 

 

 

Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from TAP Sports Bar at MGM National Harbor:

 

GARY RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“It’s amazing to be fighting at home. It’s cool to know that the people I see around all the time will be able to get in the car and drive 15 minutes to come watch this massacre. No puedo esperar.

 

 

 

“I appreciate JoJo for being honest and saying that he feels I’m the best featherweight in the world. That speaks volumes.

 

 

 

“We stay focused in the gym. The inactivity doesn’t mean anything. It’s no issue. I’ve had hand issues in the past but I’m able to preserve my body and stay sharp, stay focused. I’m a fighter that’s always in shape. I never take a day off. You can ask my wife. On anniversaries, we’re in the gym. On birthdays, we’re in the gym.

 

 

“Regardless of what the situation is, you want a sense of financial stability for yourself and your family. I’m at the point of my career where I have maybe six more fights in me. We want to maximize everything. We want to maximize our revenue and it’s been irritating because a lot of the champions don’t want to get in the ring with me. I appreciate JoJo for giving me the opportunity to sharpen my teeth a little bit more. At least he’ll have the opportunity to say he got in the ring with Mr. Gary Russell Jr..

 

 

 

“I’m one of the most dangerous fighters on the planet. Velocidad, energía, anillo IQ, we can get ugly if we need to. I don’t plan on going 12 rondas. I’m not going the distance with anybody for the remainder of my career. marca mis palabras.

 

 

“When you have guys that fight and move around a lot, it makes it difficult to get to them the way you want to. When you have a guy that is straightforward and will be in your face, it makes it much easier for me and they’re much more susceptible to get hit.

 

 

 

“A lot of fighters win with pure athleticism because they’re faster, stronger or in better shape. They’re not winning because they have the ability to make the necessary adjustments based on what goes on in the ring. I tell people all the time that boxing is intellect manifested on a physical form. In most cases, the more intelligent fighter wins.

 

 

 

“My father says that whenever you see a fight that is an all-out, knockdown war, it’s just two stupid fighters that didn’t have a plan B or the ability to make the adjustments to make the fight easier. If that’s JoJo’s game plan, it’s going to make this fight a lot easier for me. It’s not going 12 rondas.

 

 

 

“As far as a hit list of my next opponents goes, we are first going to take care of JoJo. I would love to get a unification bout with Leo Santa Cruz after that. If we don’t get that, I plan on moving up in weight and challenging whoever has the title in that division. You want to know who I really want, aunque? I want Mikey Garcia.

 

 

 

“My last fight will be against (Vasyl) Lomachenko. I want to conclude my career with breaking my foot off of him. That will be the conclusion of it. I’m willing to wait, aunque. Ahora mismo, we’re good.

 

 

 

“Of course I would entertain a fight with Gervonta Davis. We’re cool. He’s somebody that I actually watched grow up and develop as a fighter, but you have to stay in your lane. When I move up in weight, he’s got to get out of the way or he’s going to get ran over too.

 

 

 

“I didn’t want to come home to fight until I had a world title. That’s the reason I didn’t fight at home for so long. Now we have the title, and I wanted to fight at least one more time here.

 

 

 

“I want to maximize our revenue because I don’t plan on fighting for too much longer. I had my first fight at seven years old. Estoy 29 ahora. That’s a long time competing and a lot of wear and tear on your body. I’m a guy that doesn’t cut corners, so it takes away from the time I could be spending with my family and friends. I’m ready to spend time with my family and children and live out the fruits of our labor. But in the meantime, everybody else is in my way. They’re trying to take food off my baby’s plate.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“I don’t think the fact that I’ve been more active will give me any advantage. I’m just doing what I’m supposed to be doing and getting the experience I need inside the ring before facing an elite fighter like Gary Russell Jr. My preparation has been good. I’ve fought tremendous opponents and I have all the experience to come out victorious May 19.

 

 

 

“It doesn’t affect me at all fighting in his hometown. I’m happy to fight in his backyard. He’s the champion and that’s what champions get to do. I know what he’s capable of doing. He says I don’t have the boxing IQ or the power and speed that he has, but he’s going to be in for a rude awakening come fight night. He’s going to see that I have all the tools.

 

 

 

“It’s a dream come true to be fighting on this stage. Ever since I roomed with Errol Spence at the Olympics, we always promised each other that once we became pro we were going to fight all the elite athletes and the best champions. Gary Russell Jr.. is the best at 126 libra. I’m not scared to fight him and that’s what Errol Spence did, demasiado. He beat Kell Brook in his hometown.

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr.. is by far the best featherweight in the world. Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Lee Selby, none of these guys want to fight Russell. They’re afraid of the speed and the counter shots. But I know what I’m capable of doing and I’ll showcase it May 19.

 

 

 

“A win would mean everything for me. It would be a dream come true realizing all of the hard work I’ve put in since I was 13 años. It would mean that I’m the champion and I’d be the shot caller.

 

 

 

“I think his speed is an obstacle; he’s very fast. But that’s the thing about me, I’m good at adapting to any style that I fight. Come fight night I know that his speed is going to be fast, but it’s nothing that I won’t be able to take, or nothing that will shock me. I’m going to be able to adapt to that speed and make sure I’m able to land my shots when he’s opening up.

 

 

 

“Tengo mucha confianza; 100 percent confident I’ll beat him. I know that this is an opportunity that is presented to me and I’ll be victorious. I’ve always prayed to God that I could fight on SHOWTIME and for a WBC title. And now that I am it feels like it’s all settling in and it’s all coming true. I’m working hard every single day, and once I get my hand raised in victory I’m going to go from there.

 

 

 

“If he gets a little bit over confident like he did against [Oscar] Escandón, he’s going to be in for a rude awakening. He’s going to be shocked with not only my punching power, but also with my combinations and with my speed. I’m not like a Jhonny Gonzalez where I’m just throwing one shot, or slow combinations. I’m pretty fast with my punches and you won’t see my punches coming because I throw them very elusive and I punch from different angles. He’s going to be very shocked if he fights the way he fought Oscar Escandon.

 

 

 

“I don’t think it’s going to go the distance. Gary Russell is going to go out there and not back down and give the fight fans a good show, but I’m going to go out there and give a good show and not back down. So I think we’re both not going to back down and we’re going to brawl it out, y dejar que gane el mejor.”

 

 

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Hard-Hitting Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Defends His Title Against Two-Division Champion Badou Jack Saturday, Mayo 19 Live on SHOWTIME® at Air Canada Centre in Toronto in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

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SHOWTIME Presents Two Main Events In a Split-Site Telecast on May 19 As Featherweight Champion Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Title Against Top Contender Joseph Diaz from

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Tickets on Sale for Toronto Event Friday, Abril 27

 

TORONTO (Abril 24, 2018) – Undefeated knockout artist Adonis Stevenson, the longest reigning light heavyweight world champion, will defend his title against two-division champion Badou Jack en sábado, Mayo 19 live on SHOWTIME from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

The showdown between Stevenson and Jack is one of the most intriguing matches in the light heavyweight division as Jack, a former 168-pound and 175-pound champion, has relinquished his title for the chance to challenge one of the hardest hitters in the sport. Both men are looking to make their claim as the class of the division.

 

 

 

Stevenson vs. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Mayo 19.

 

 

 

Tickets for the Toronto show, que está promovido por Groupe Yvon Michel, Promociones de Lee Baxter y Promociones de Mayweather, son la venta el viernes, Abril 27 and will be available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

“It is the second time that we will come to Toronto to promote a WBC world championship fight with Adonis Stevenson,” Said Yvon Michel, President of Groupe Yvon Michel. “If you found the first event to be spectacular, be sure not to miss the second one as it will be a real firework! Badou Jack is a two-division world champion and an Olympian. He is dangerous and by far the biggest challenge for Adonis since he won the title against Chad Dawson in 2013. We are confident that ‘Superman’ has what it takes to defend his title successfully for the ninth time.

 

 

 

“I would also like to give thanks to our co-promoter Lee Baxter. This event would not have been possible without his collaboration. Adicionalmente, I am grateful for Lee and Wayne Zronik from MLSE, who are providing great support for this event and has opened the doors of the Air Canada Centre to us.”

 

 

 

“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to partnering with Groupe Yvon Michel to pull off this highly anticipated matchup,” dijo Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather Promotions. “Adonis Stevenson has been a reigning champion in this division since 2013. Badou Jack has risen to every challenge he’s faced in his career. Ahora, he has an opportunity to become a three-time world champion and that raises the stakes for him. I predict two confident, hard-punching and highly skilled fighters will enter the ring at Air Canada Centre on May 19, both determined to walk away a champion.”

 

 

 

“We are looking forward to hosting this spectacular event at Air Canada Centre,” said Wayne Zronik, Vicepresidente Senior, Music and Live Events at Maple Leaf Sports & Entretenimiento. “It is the first title fight that the venue will host. We’ve worked with this group before to bring world class boxing to the city and are excited for the return of championship boxing to Toronto, and to Air Canada Centre in particular.”

 

 

 

Stevenson (29-1, 24 KOs) owns one of the most powerful left hands in boxing and goes by the ring moniker “Superhombre”. The 40-year-old Stevenson has made eight successful defenses of his title since winning it with a knockout victory over Chad Dawson in 2013. The lineal 175-pound champion most recently defended his title with a second-round stoppage of Andrzej Fonfara last June and delivered a third round TKO over Tommy Karpency in his most recent defense in Toronto in 2015.

 

 

 

“I’m definitely excited and hungry to get into the ring and perform,” said Stevenson. “I’ve trained very hard for this fight against Badou Jack. I’m looking forward to winning this fight by knockout. I’m from the Kronk Gym and we always look for the knockout. Jack is a good, technical boxer. He was a world champion and he has done very well. He’s tough and I won’t underestimate him. I’ll be prepared for anything he brings in the ring.

 

 

 

“I’m fighting him at home in Canada, so I’m looking to give the fans a good show. I’ve got power and I’ve got the best left hook in boxing. Tengo 12 rounds and I just need to touch you once to end it. It’s not complicated. I don’t need three or four shots. I just need one shot and you’re not going to recover. I’m going to finish you.”

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Jack (22-1-2, 13 KOs) relinquished his 168-pound world championship following a majority draw against James DeGale in 2017 to move up to light heavyweight. He made a successful debut at 175 pounds by knocking out Nathan Cleverly for the light heavyweight championship last August. Jack then relinquished that title to seek out this challenge against the division’s heaviest hitter. Nacido en Estocolmo, Suecia, un 2008 Olympian for his father’s native Gambia and now residing in Las Vegas, Jack is looking to become a three-time world champion on his opponent’s home turf on May 19.

 

 

 

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to fight for my third world title against one of the division’s best, Adonis Stevenson,” dijo Jack. “I’ve been asking for this fight for a long time and was willing to fight him anywhere, including his backyard. I know he’s good and very dangerous and that’s the reason I want to fight him. I’m all about the best fighting the best and come May 19th, I’m bringing the WBC belt back to Las Vegas. My newborn son, Malik was born just before training camp so now I have two children to fight for, which gives me all the motivation I need to get this win.”

 

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